Jon Kaplan
Cylla von Tiedemann
The dead in Spoon River offer truths to the living
>>>> In this musical, characters present a loving and sometimes sarcastic view of their lives on earth Read more
Joseph Michael
Little Pretty And The Exceptional looks at an unusual side of a Toronto Indian family
There’s comedy and touching moments, but not all the characters are well developed Read more
Jeremy Mimnagh
Our Town embraces the audience in its stage world
>>> Theatre Rusticle’s movement-inspired production of Thornton Wilder’s classic is touching and thoughtful Read more
Andrew Alexander
Boys With Cars accelerates with an angry look at the sexual and racial bullying of women in high school
>>> Indian dance and gesture intensify a pair of linked stories Read more
John Lauener
The Orange Dot travels into mystical territory
>>> What begins as an everyday tale takes a turn into feminist mythology Read more
Orchid Fung
The Man Who Married Himself is a special blend of theatre and dance and of East and West
>>> Indian dance and song give excitement to the tale of a love triangle Read more
Michael Cooper
John & Waleed entertains while it makes political points
The musicians, one Canadian and one Sudanese, share their stories and their respective musical heritages Read more
Andrew Oxenham
George Brown Theatre tackles a Shakespeare double bill
Graduating class cross-cast in As You Like It and A Midsummer Night’s Dream Read more
John Gundy
Deceitful Above All Things provides a voice for women and First Nations people in New France
Strong-spirited women and a half-native coureur des bois drive this production Read more
Emilie Bouchard
Scenes From A Tree charms its young audience
The changing of the seasons offers a framework for the change in our lives Read more
Joan Marcus
This Cabaret isn’t much of a celebration
By-the-numbers production misses much of the show’s darkness Read more
Cylla von Tiedemann
James And The Giant Peach isn’t quite ripe
Despite some lively musical numbers and performances, this musical doesn’t always hold its young audience Read more
Michael Cooper
The Canadian Opera Company’s Götterdämmerung dazzles with its art and humanity
The fourth part of Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle sets ruthless power against passionate love Read more
Groundling Theatre Company
Measure For Measure is a perfectly built production
>>> Groundling Theatre’s staging hits all the right notes, serious and comic Read more
Ryan Parker
Métis Mutt looks beyond native stereotypes
Actor/comedian Sheldon Elter journeys from putdowns to empowerment Read more
Aviva Armour-Ostroff
PlayME proves international success of Canadian radio drama
Series enters its second season with a Nicolas Billon hit Read more
Cylla von Tiedemann
The Audience often entertains with its behind-closed-doors stories
Peter Morgan’s play rushes through a series of historic British moments Read more
Christopher Newton awarded the Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award
Artistic director emeritus of the Shaw Festival honoured for his contribution to the performing arts in Canada Read more
10 Toronto stage artists to watch this winter
Don't let the weather get you down. Here are 10 people who are sure to generate lots of heat this season. Read more
Dahlia Katz / Intermission Magazine
Applications are open for inaugural Jon Kaplan Legacy Fund Awards
Nominate a Canadian performer and playwright by April 1 to keep the spirit of NOW's late theatre writer alive Read more
Samuel Engelking
Say "I do" to Morro and Jasp's new show at the Fringe Festival
Sibling clown duo Morro and Jasp want you to RSVP to their wedding-themed Save The Date, one of 158 shows at the 2018 Toronto Fringe Festival. Read more
Dahlia Katz / Intermission Magazine
Jon Kaplan Legacy Fund to support students, creators and performers
Fund honouring NOW’s beloved senior theatre writer hopes to give $25,000 in awards annually Read more
The Top 10 theatre productions of 2017
John, Prince Hamlet and Our Town top NOW's list of the year's best Toronto shows Read more
Dahlia Katz / Intermission Magazine
Mark your calendars for A Celebration Of Jon Kaplan
All are invited to attend a free memorial for NOW's beloved senior theatre writer on September 19 Read more
A Dora Awards to make you verklempt
Memories of Jon Kaplan and political/artistic pleas marked the annual celebration of Toronto's performing arts scene Read more
Dahlia Katz / Intermission Magazine
End of season theatre awards honour NOW’s Jon Kaplan
And theatres across the country memorialize him with chairs, rooms and plaques Read more
Thank you, Jon Kaplan: Reader love and hate
Plus: Big up for Charles Officer's Black activism Read more
Jon Kaplan was all heart, no ego
My friend and fellow theatre writer wasn't territorial about shows, and he was always more concerned with others than himself Read more
"Dim the lights of every Toronto theatre. Jon Kaplan is gone."
Since Friday, when we shared the terrible news that our beloved senior theatre writer had died, we've been flooded with tributes, memories and love in honour of Jon Kaplan. Thank you, Toronto. Read more